@dailymailuk: Former Tottenham Hotspur footballer David Bentley paid tribute to 11-year-old George Dennis by bringing the young Spurs fan's football shirt with him to the World Cup ❤️⚽ George tragically lost his life in a lorry crash on July 10. After hearing about the heartbreaking loss, Bentley did everything he could to honour the youngster, including taking George's shirt with him and sharing a fundraiser set up by friends to help the family take time away from work to grieve. George's mum, Emma, said: "He was about to leave primary school and was so excited for the next chapter of his life. George was absolutely football mad and a devoted Tottenham Hotspur supporter. "Football was his passion, and it brought him so much joy and happiness. Always so passionate, shouting at the telly watching every game when his beloved Spurs scored. A noise I will miss for a lifetime." 💙

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Monday 20 July 2026 15:04:45 GMT